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Brandt Co. Buys MultiAd Unit

PEORIA, IL—MultiAd has sold its 20-year-old commercial printing division to Brandt Co. of Davenport, IA, the Peoria Journal Star reported. The decision to sell was motivated by the need for investments in newer printing technology, according to MultiAd President John Kocher. The printing division at MultiAd had produced much of its work for the sports industry, including the 2008 U.S. Olympic media guide. It also produced guides and yearbooks for U.S. soccer teams.